Upcoming events in Ottawa
From weekend plans to monthly highlights, here’s what’s happening across the city right now. Browse by timeframe or explore events based on your vibe.
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Upcoming events in Ottawa this weekend
Under The Stars
Spectrasonic presents Under The Stars, a two day local music festival in the SAW courtyard featuring single and album release shows. The…
RBC Ottawa International CSI4* CSI2*
The RBC Ottawa International brings world class show jumping riders to Wesley Clover Parks for a weekend of international competition. Friday's card…
Gloucester Night Market
Outdoor evening market every Mid Friday (May to October 2026) celebrating local artisans, makers, and small businesses. August 14, 2026 (5 pm…
Cars & Coffee Ottawa
Cars & Coffee Ottawa gathers classic, exotic, luxury and performance vehicles for a lively car culture meetup at Lansdowne Park. The event…
PANDA FEST V
PANDA FEST V packs 22 bands across three days into the Dominion Tavern on York Street, right in the ByWard Market. The…
Metcalfe Farmers’ Market
Weekly Saturday farmers' market (May–October) offering farm-fresh produce, baking, flowers, bedding plants, pottery, furniture, and the Sunflower Café. Event details can change,…
Upcoming events in Ottawa this month
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
Weekly outdoor farmers' market at Lansdowne Park running every Sunday May 3 – Oct 25, 2026. 85+ local vendors within 100 km…
Nepean Night Market
Ottawa's beloved weekly outdoor night market tales place every Sunday evening with local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a welcoming community…
La Famille Leblanc
La Famille Leblanc brings Acadian and Celtic roots music to the NAC's Wood Terrace for a free open air concert overlooking the…
Songs from the Shed
Songs from the Shed turns lunchtime on Sparks Street into a free concert with local singer-songwriters performing outdoors. The series runs every…
Nostalgia Music Festival
Nostalgia Music Festival fills LeBreton Flats with tribute band performances celebrating the hits of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Acts pay homage…
Growth Hack Ottawa Small Business Networking – May 21st
Monthly small business trade show and networking event. 30+ local vendors in a trade-show-style setup. Open to entrepreneurs and business owners. Food…
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Free events
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
Weekly outdoor farmers' market at Lansdowne Park running every Sunday May 3 – Oct 25, 2026. 85+ local vendors within 100 km…
La Famille Leblanc
La Famille Leblanc brings Acadian and Celtic roots music to the NAC's Wood Terrace for a free open air concert overlooking the…
Songs from the Shed
Songs from the Shed turns lunchtime on Sparks Street into a free concert with local singer-songwriters performing outdoors. The series runs every…
Festivals
Yowfest
Yowfest is a two day multicultural music festival celebrating Ottawa's bilingual identity at The Urban Centre in Nepean. Day one spotlights Anglophone…
North Lanark Highland Games
The North Lanark Highland Games celebrate Scottish culture and heritage at the Almonte Fairgrounds for its 41st annual edition. The one day…
Queenswood Heights Music Festival
The Queenswood Heights Music Festival brings live local music, an artisan market, and family activities to the Orléans neighbourhood for a day.…
Family-friendly events
Lansdowne Park Movie Nights
Lansdowne Park Movie Nights invites families to relax on the Great Lawn for an outdoor screening under the stars. The August lineup…
Manotick Soapbox Derby
The Allan Haan Manotick Soapbox Derby brings homemade soapbox carts racing down Beaverwood Road next to Centennial Park. Participants build and race…
1930s Fair Day
1930s Fair Day turns back the clock at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum with music, games, and community spirit inspired by rural fairs…
Nightlife
Oniro – Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling.…
Th3rd Fridays – All-Styles Dance Battle
Th3rd Fridays turns ByWard Market Square into an open air dance battle featuring local street dancers competing across all styles. The free…
Oniro – Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling.…
Date ideas
Dance at Zibi – Tango with Siempre Tango Ottawa
Dance at Zibi invites beginners to take their first steps in Argentine tango with instructors from Siempre Tango Ottawa. The free outdoor…
Cheese and Chocolate Pairing Experience
The Cheese and Chocolate Pairing Experience brings together artisanal cheeses and handcrafted chocolates for a guided tasting in Almonte. Hosted by Grace…
Singles events
Networking
Growth Hack Ottawa Small Business Networking – May 21st
Monthly small business trade show and networking event. 30+ local vendors in a trade-show-style setup. Open to entrepreneurs and business owners. Food…
AWS Community Day Ottawa
AWS Community Day Ottawa brings cloud computing professionals together for talks and networking at Invest Ottawa. The event is co-located with the…
Growth Hack Ottawa Small Business Networking – May 21st
Monthly small business trade show and networking event. 30+ local vendors in a trade-show-style setup. Open to entrepreneurs and business owners. Food…
Markets
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
Weekly outdoor farmers' market at Lansdowne Park running every Sunday May 3 – Oct 25, 2026. 85+ local vendors within 100 km…
Nepean Night Market
Ottawa's beloved weekly outdoor night market tales place every Sunday evening with local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a welcoming community…
Metcalfe Farmers’ Market
Weekly Saturday farmers' market (May–October) offering farm-fresh produce, baking, flowers, bedding plants, pottery, furniture, and the Sunflower Café. Event details can change,…
Live entertainment
La Famille Leblanc
La Famille Leblanc brings Acadian and Celtic roots music to the NAC's Wood Terrace for a free open air concert overlooking the…
Songs from the Shed
Songs from the Shed turns lunchtime on Sparks Street into a free concert with local singer-songwriters performing outdoors. The series runs every…
Nostalgia Music Festival
Nostalgia Music Festival fills LeBreton Flats with tribute band performances celebrating the hits of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Acts pay homage…
Food & drink events
Indian Food Festival of Ottawa
The Indian Food Festival of Ottawa is the city's biggest celebration of Indian food, culture and entertainment at Clarke Fields Park. Free…
Cheese and Chocolate Pairing Experience
The Cheese and Chocolate Pairing Experience brings together artisanal cheeses and handcrafted chocolates for a guided tasting in Almonte. Hosted by Grace…
Taste of Ottawa – Festival of Flavours
Taste of Ottawa is a first time multicultural food and culture festival celebrating the diverse traditions that make the city unique. The…
Workshops & classes
Dance at Zibi – Tango with Siempre Tango Ottawa
Dance at Zibi invites beginners to take their first steps in Argentine tango with instructors from Siempre Tango Ottawa. The free outdoor…
DevOps for GenAI Hackathon – Ottawa 2026
Teams gather at Invest Ottawa to build hands on projects at the intersection of DevOps and AI at this hackathon. The lineup…
City Hall Salsa
City Hall Salsa gathers dancers at Ottawa City Hall for an evening of salsa lessons followed by open social dancing. The event…
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